Jersey Mike's franchisee Ken Schanke says his store will occupy about 1,250 square feet at 1500A Pleasant Valley Road and will officially open with a 9:45 a.m. ribbon-cutting attended by local and company officials.

His restaurant will employ about 30 workers, Schanke said.

Based in Manasquan, N.J., Jersey Mike's claims 1,500 restaurants nationwide, including three Connecticut locations in Glastonbury, Meriden and Branford.